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Does a Hyphen Matter In A Domain Name?
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04-22-2011, 02:35 AM
Does using a hyphen in a domain matter? I am planning to purchase this domain name but unfortunately, it is not available at all. i am planning to put a hyphen on instead. What do you think guys?
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04-23-2011, 09:24 PM
It depends why you are purchasing it.

If the domain is keyword rich for SEO, the hyphen might even help. If you're branding, then it's generally a bad thing to have a hyphen in it.

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04-24-2011, 01:01 AM
It definitely decreases its value if you are attempting to resell these domains. It all depends on its use, for SEO its not a big problem, but it does affect its resale value.
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05-01-2011, 12:00 AM
Thank you Zach.
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05-01-2011, 12:02 AM
DomainAuctionsScript Wrote:It definitely decreases its value if you are attempting to resell these domains. It all depends on its use, for SEO its not a big problem, but it does affect its resale value.

I am planning to start a beauty site. But of course, all the basic keywords with good daily searches are taken.

Thanks for the answers guys.
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05-09-2011, 08:05 AM
Yeah it may decrease it value but if you really want a specific domain on a certain extension then you can always use special characters. I don't think it will affect your SEO benefits.
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05-09-2011, 01:35 PM
That is exactly my point. I really want this keyword but it is not available. So I am planning to put a hyphen instead.
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